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<td width="60%"><big>'''Admission | <td width="60%"><big>'''Admission for Doctor of Nursing Practice'''</big></td> | ||
<td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''5.3.4'''</big></td> | <td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''5.3.4'''</big></td> | ||
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<td>Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs version April 2014|April 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs version October 2014|October 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs version March 2016|March 2016]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs version May 2016|May 2016]]<br />Revised: March 2021</td> | <td>Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs version April 2014|April 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs version October 2014|October 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs version March 2016|March 2016]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs version May 2016|May 2016]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Programs version March 2021|March 2021]]<br />Revised: February 2024 ([[Special:Diff/15184/{{REVISIONID}}|changes]])</td> | ||
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">International applicants who originate from a country whose native language is English will be evaluated individually</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">International applicants who originate from a country whose native language is English will be evaluated individually</p> | ||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Any student who presents with a question of English proficiency upon faculty or student service advisor interview must demonstrate English proficiency according to the standards listed above.</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Any student who presents with a question of English proficiency upon faculty or student service advisor interview must demonstrate English proficiency according to the standards listed above.</p> | ||
====Guidelines==== | |||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Faculty representing specialty areas recommend applicants for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee.</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Faculty representing specialty areas recommend applicants for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee.</p> | ||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">The CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee reviews all recommendations for admission from specialty areas, and is the official voting body; a majority vote is required after establishment of a quorum. Preference is given to residents of Nebraska, to individuals who wish to pursue study that can be adequately supported by UNMC CON resources, and to those who have adequate preparation.</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">The CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee reviews all recommendations for admission from specialty areas, and is the official voting body; a majority vote is required after establishment of a quorum. Preference is given to residents of Nebraska, to individuals who wish to pursue study that can be adequately supported by UNMC CON resources, and to those who have adequate preparation.</p> | ||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following guidelines may be used to evaluate applicants:</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following guidelines may be used to evaluate applicants:</p> | ||
<ul style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:67em !important;"> | <ul style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:67em !important;"> | ||
<li>BSN to DNP track: A BSN degree from a | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">BSN to DNP track: A BSN degree from an institution with a nursing education program that was accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) at the time of graduation with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.</li> | ||
<li>Post- | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Post-Graduate track: A master's or doctoral degree from an institution with a nursing education program that was accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) at the time of graduation with a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.</li> | ||
<li>A personal statement that responds to specific questions addressing educational and professional goals including the applicant’s area of practice interest.</li> | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">A personal statement that responds to specific questions addressing educational and professional goals including the applicant’s area of practice interest.</li> | ||
<li>Curricula vitae or professional resume</li> | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Curricula vitae or professional resume</li> | ||
<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including non-nursing coursework</li> | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including non-nursing coursework</li> | ||
<li>Three letters of recommendation (preferably from persons holding a doctorate) submitted electronically by the recommender.</li> | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Three letters of recommendation (preferably from persons holding a doctorate) submitted electronically by the recommender.</li> | ||
<li>Interview conducted in person or via electronic technology.</li> | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Interview conducted in person or via electronic technology.</li> | ||
<li>On occasion faculty representing a specialty area may recommend admission for an applicant whose | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">On occasion faculty representing a specialty area may recommend admission for an applicant whose GPA is below the required minimum. Additional qualifications may be considered such as leadership and practice experience in the nursing profession.</li> | ||
GPA is below the required minimum. Additional qualifications may be considered such as leadership | |||
and practice experience in the nursing profession.</li> | |||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
<p style="max-width:70em !important;">Admission is recommended for the most highly qualified applicants based on a match of career goals with the specialty and college’s resources.</p> | <p style="max-width:70em !important;">Admission is recommended for the most highly qualified applicants based on a match of career goals with the specialty and college’s resources.</p> | ||